Blue Cross signings: Marc Roig was going to be the best paid player in the squad

Blue Cross finished the guardians 2020 under the spotlight of the umpteenth disappointment on the MX League. The elimination before Pumas left irremediable sequels that finished with the dismissal of Robert Dante Siboldi and the annoyance of the celestial establishment with the new directive, that in an unorthodox use of its place, published a video where they criticized harshly to the Uruguayan strategist.

The participation in the Concachampios, The cementers sought to strike a blow on the table that would bring with it a new dose of excitement for a disenchanted fan and accustomed to beatings semester after semester. Hence the idea of ​​signing a renowned player, and the first candidate on the list was the Argentine defender Marc Roig.

In addition to a commercial and emotional interest that was sought with the hiring of an international player, lyou celestials also wanted to fill a gap in the defense that left the departure of Igor Lichnovsky in the middle of the previous semester. And although there was much disbelief at the possibility of signing the defender of the Manchester United, Blue Cross did try by all means to make this signing a reality … even if it was necessary to make an economic effort improper of these times after the financial situation that left the passage of the pandemic.

According to Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo, Cruz Azul was most interested in signing Red after the player announced his intentions to leave the Red Devils. According to this information, the offer presented by La Màquina far exceeded those of the Getafe (Spain), Rennais Stadium (France), Silver students i mouth Juniors (Argentina), the other interested parties.

However, the one born in La Plata opted for the xeneize set, considering it the best vehicle for a possible return to the Selection of Argentina. The information from the Argentine communicator also points out that the Blue Cross offered a star salary that would make him the best paid foreign footballer in the youth team.